Dt*: the contact stated while inspecting the vehicle it was determined the left front air brake chamber mount cam assembly fractured. This occurred on two occasions. The dealer was contacted and both front air brake chamber mounts were replaced. The manufacturer of the air brake chamber is eaton - rockwell corporation and this was original manufacturer equipment.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Thomas School Bus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Thomas School Bus with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). Those complaints describe 3 injuries. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical School Bus year, for its age
#356 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Thomas School Bus problems
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No recalls for the 2002 Thomas School Bus
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Thomas School Bus. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2002 Thomas School Bus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Where heater hoses pass over rear wheel well 3 students received burns when they touched covering. *Ak
Thomas School Bus: every year compared
All School Bus years2002 Thomas School Bus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Thomas School Bus | 2 | 0 | B | |
| 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2002 Thomas Bus | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2002 Thomas Conventional | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Thomas School Bus
Does the 2002 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Thomas School Bus right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Thomas School Bus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Thomas School Bus had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 4, 2002 and the latest on July 7, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Thomas School Bus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Thomas School Bus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Thomas School Bus years have the most complaints?
1998 (5), 1999 (3), 2009 (3). See every Thomas School Bus year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Thomas School Bus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data